All Jesus articles
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ArticleDid CS Lewis get Jesus and the Bible wrong?
C. S. Lewis’s influence on Christian thought is undisputed - but was he truly a theologian, and did he always interpret Scripture well? In this lively conversation, scholars Leslie Baynes and Jahdiel Perez debate Lewis’s theology, his famous “liar, lunatic or Lord” argument, and the enduring power of Narnia to communicate faith beyond the confines of academic debate.
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ShowsMAGA, Meaning and the End Times
Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore how Christians can resist political and ideological capture, offer hope and meaning amid chronic illness and suffering, and teach a more biblical vision of the end times - one rooted in resurrection and new creation, not escapism.
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ShowsWho are Abraham’s children? Did Jesus make mistakes? Is apostolic succession essential to the Church’s faithfulness?
Tom Wright and Michael Bird tackle three big questions: Did Paul convert, or was his identity as Abraham’s child transformed by Jesus? Did Jesus ever make mistakes? And is apostolic succession essential - or is the church’s faithfulness anchored elsewhere?
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ShowsDid Jesus really rise from the dead? The Resurrection Debate | Mike Licona vs Dale Allison hosted by John Nelson
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this episode, New Testament scholars Mike Licona and Dale Allison join John Nelson to debate the historical evidence for the resurrection. Both agree on Jesus’ crucifixion and the early claims of resurrection, but differ on whether the evidence points to a real bodily rising or if historians must remain cautious.
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ArticleThe Parable of the GP: What My Mouth Ulcers Taught Me About Modern Britain
When a painful outbreak of mouth ulcers led to two very different GP appointments, J.John discovered a quiet but urgent truth about modern Britain: efficiency may keep systems moving, but empathy is what truly heals.
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ShowsWho were "the sons of God" in Genesis 6?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack deep questions about God’s enduring love for Israel, the ethical challenges of working in defense and military industries, the mysterious “sons of God” in Genesis, and the ongoing meaning of Passover and foot washing for followers of Jesus today. The conversation wrestles with ancient texts, modern dilemmas, and how to live faithfully in a complex world.
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ShowsWhen is Jesus going to return?
What does it mean to live faithfully in a politically divided world? How should Christians respond to immigration and power? And what do Paul’s views on time tell us about the return of Christ?
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ArticleThe Trial of Jesus: 18 Broken Laws Behind Good Friday
Bob Lepine, author of 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter, shares how 18 laws were broken to condemn Jesus to death on Good Friday
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ShowsS2 #5 Did Jesus claim to be the Son of God? Tom Wright responds to Bart Ehrman and other questions
”Jesus was NOT the Son of God - claims Bart Ehrman, what do you say, Tom?”
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #189 Holly Ordway: What did Christmas mean to JRR Tolkien?
How integral was the incarnation for JRR Tolkien? Does Christmas feature in The Lord of the Rings legendarium? How did the Tolkien family celebrate Christmas? Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares her thoughts on what Christmas meant to Tolkien and explores a recently discovered poem of his, Noel, which is one of his most overtly Christian works.
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ArticleIs happiness enough, or do we seek purpose and fulfilment?
Why suffering, instead of being a reason to turn us away from God, can be the way that we find him
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ArticleWhat is truth, and what happens if society rejects that it even exists?
What is truth, and what happens if society rejects that it even exists? Two recent Premier Unbelievable debates highlight the difference between a Christian and a relativist worldview
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ArticleWhat is the gospel? The message of victory over sin and death contained in the Christian message
The dialogues of Jesus in the Gospels and his death and resurrection come together to offer eternal life and the promise of liberation from the difficulties of this world
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ArticleDoes believing that all will be saved ignore the fundamental reality of sin?
Apologist Erik Strandness ponders on an important topic that can be ignored in the debate over ‘universalism’ – what we are to be saved from - the reality of sin and Jesus’s central role in its defeat
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ArticleDefinitely, maybe? Should Christians pursue hedonistic pleasures such as attending the upcoming tour of the reunited Oasis?
The upcoming Oasis tour presents a dilemma for Christian fans who face temptations to spend a lot of time and money on the once-in-a-lifetime musical event
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ShowsUnapologetic #118 James Emery White: Is Christ irrelevant in a post-Christian culture?
What are the marks of a post-Christian culture and why is this significant? How do we engage in apologetics in this context? Are young people disinterested in religion or are we just attempting to answer questions they’re not asking? Who are the “nones” and why are they on the rise? Dr James Emery White, founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church and author of numerous books including The Rise of the Nones, shares his thoughts.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #169 James Emery White: Culture, translation and COVID-19
How did CS Lewis translate Christianity for ordinary people? What would he say to our post-Christian culture? Can Lewis help with evangelism? In what ways did people apply his ideas to the COVID-19 pandemic? Pastor, author and theologian Dr James Emery White explores how we can draw on Lewis in our modern context.
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ArticleHow did Jesus approach diversity, equity and inclusion?
As we draw closer to the US election, author Drew Cordell reflects on how Jesus treated women
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #156 Phil Knox: Lord All matey or Lord Almighty?
Did Jesus have favourites? What does good friendship look like? Can we can call God friend? Why does Lewis consider friendship “the most spiritual of loves”? Is Christian frienship greater than non-Christian friendship? Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends concludes his conversation on Lewis and friendship.
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ArticleIs atheism enough? How a militant atheist discovered Jesus in the military
Researcher Jana Harmon shares the fascinating story of how atheist Kyle Keltz began his journey towards Christianity while on guard duty in the Middle East
